Archana Chandhoke
{{Short description|Indian television host and actress}}
{{distinguish|Archana Ravichandran}}
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| birth_place = Chennai, India
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| alma_mater = Ethiraj College for Women
| occupation = Television host {{!}} Actress {{!}} Radio Jockey
| years_active = 1999–present
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| spouse = {{marriage| Vineet Muthukrishnan{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/anchor-archana-chandhoke-shares-a-throwback-picture-on-her-wedding-anniversary/articleshow/69236673.cms |title=Anchor Archana shares a throwback picture on her wedding anniversary |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=29 June 2019}} |2004}}
| children = Zaara Vineet
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| years_active = 2020– Present
| subscribers = 1.19 million
| views = 509 million
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Archana Chandhoke, more simply known as Archana, is an Indian television presenter, actress,{{Cite news |date=2023-04-04 |title=Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors fame Ramani Ammal; anchor Archana Chandhoke pens a heart-felt note remembering the late playback singer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/sa-re-ga-ma-pa-seniors-fame-ramani-ammal-anchor-archana-chandhoke-pens-a-heart-felt-note-remembering-the-late-playback-singer/articleshow/99234350.cms |access-date=2024-01-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} and radio jockey who has primarily worked in Tamil film and television industry.{{Cite web |title=VJ Archana Chandhoke undergoes skull surgery. Details inside |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vj-archana-chandhoke-undergoes-skull-surgery-details-inside-1826363-2021-07-10 |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=India Today |language=en}}
Career
=Television=
In September 1999 Chandhoke started her career as a newsreader in Jaya TV's English News while studying in college. She later moved on to Sun TV, where she hosted the shows Comedy Time and Ilamai Pudhumai. In May 2007, she left Sun TV to prioritize family commitments.{{Citation needed|date= January 2022}}
After a break of one year she joined Star Vijay in 2008 and hosted Namma Veetu Kalyanam till 2014. In September 2015, Zee Tamil approached her to do the show Athirshta Lakshmi. The following year, she appeared as a judge of the comedy show Junior Super Star along with K. Bhagyaraj and Khushbu.{{Citation needed|date= January 2022}}
In 2020 Archana entered Bigg Boss as a wildcard contestant. She received criticism from audiences for her behavior on the show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/archana-chandhoke-gets-evicted-netizens-feel-happy-news-tamil-umvfqxafefggg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221051951/https://www.sify.com/movies/archana-chandhoke-gets-evicted-netizens-feel-happy-news-tamil-umvfqxafefggg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2020|title=Archana Chandhoke gets evicted, netizens feel happy!}} Following her stint on the show, she rejoined Star Vijay and is hosting various reality shows and also various special episodes like Kadhale Kadhale, Old is Gold Black and White, Parivattam, Namma veetu kalyanam Snehan and Kanikka Special, Singappene, Namma veetu thiruvizha, Samsaram athu Minsaram, Sabash Sariyana Potti, Pattikada Pattanama, Thai illamal Naanillai and Udanpirappe(Paasa Malargal).{{Cite web|date=10 February 2021|title=Bigg Boss Archana as VJ in Vijay TV Valentines day special program Kaadhale Kaadhale promo video|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/bigg-boss-archana-as-vj-in-vijay-tv-valentines-day-special-program-kaadhale.html|access-date=2021-10-31|website=Behindwoods}}
In 2022 she rejoined Zee Tamil to host the most popular show, Super Mom season 3.{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=மீண்டும் பழைய இடத்திற்கு சென்ற பிக் பாஸ் அர்ச்சனா! |url=https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/television-archana-chandhoke-daughter-zaara-super-mom-show-biggboss-archana-back-to-zee-media-from-vijay-television-791206.html |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=News18 Tamil |language=ta}} She is hosting this show along with her daughter Zaara Vineet.
=Films=
Chandhoke has also worked as an actress in Tamil-language films, often portraying comedy roles. She first appeared in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015), an action film starring and produced by businessman R. K. During the audio release function of the film, she was confronted by actor Radharavi on stage, who felt she failed to address him with respect.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2019/03/26030547/1111839/Kollywood-promos-stoop-to-alltime-low-with-participation-.vpf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515233733/https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2019/03/26030547/1111839/Kollywood-promos-stoop-to-alltime-low-with-participation-.vpf|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 May 2021|title=Kollywood promos stoop to all-time low with participation of controversial celebs|date=26 March 2019}} R. K. then cast her again in his next film, Vaigai Express (2017) in another small role.{{Cite web |last=subhakeerthana |first=s |date=2015-09-06 |title=I love being a part of television: Archana Chandhoke |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150906/entertainment-tvmusic/article/i-love-being-part-television-archana-chandhoke |access-date= |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}
Her appearance in Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala (2018) saw her feature as a cheating wife in love with the character portrayed by Yogi Babu. A reviewer noted the scenes were "high on adult content but manages to evoke a smile".{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/yenda-thalaila-yenna-vekkala-review-tamil-movie-21379|title = Yenda Thalaila Yenna Vekkala review. Yenda Thalaila Yenna Vekkala Tamil movie review, story, rating}} She was seen in Doctor (2021), where she featured alongside her daughter Zaara in a supporting role.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/290220/popular-tv-anchors-daughter-debuts-in-doctor.html|title = Popular TV anchor's daughter debuts in Doctor|date = 29 February 2020}}
Filmography
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | {{Unknown}} | Uncredited Role |
| 2017 | Vaigai Express | Anuradha | |
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Thaara | |
| 2019
| – |Voice Over | |||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Anchor Archana | Special Appearance |
| 2021 | Doctor | Sumathi |
Television
= Television Host =
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year
! Name ! Network ! Language !Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 | Comedy Time | rowspan="2" | Sun TV | rowspan="23" | Tamil
| |
| 2007 | Ilamai Pudhumai
| | ||
| 2008 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | rowspan="2" | Star Vijay
| | |
| 2008–2014 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam
| | ||
| 2013 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | Kalaignar
| | |
| 2014 | Celebrity Kitchen | Puthuyugam
| | |
| 2015–2018 | Athirsta Lakshmi Season 1 | rowspan="4" | Zee Tamil
| | |
| 2016–2018 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 & 2
| | ||
| 2017–2019 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 & 2
| | ||
| 2018–2019 | Super Mom Season 1 & 2
|With Zaara Vineet | ||
| rowspan="6" |2021
|Parivattam – 6th Annual Vijay Television Awards | rowspan="8" |Star Vijay | |||
| Old is gold | rowspan="3" |Special show | ||
| Kadhale Kadhale | |||
| Namma Veetu Kalyanam | |||
| Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Season 3
| | |||
| Super Daddy | |||
| rowspan="5" |2022
|Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5) Kondattam | | |||
| Podungamma Vote uh Enga serial Paathu -
7th Annual Vijay Television Awards | |||
| Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 3
| Judge | |||
| Super Mom 3
| rowspan="4" |Zee Tamil |With Zaara Vineet | |||
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 3
| | |||
| rowspan="2" |2024
| | |||
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 4
| |
= Reality shows =
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year
! Show ! Role ! Network ! Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016
|Genes Season 1 |Participant | rowspan="3" |Zee Tamil |With Aravind | |||
| 2017–2019
|Junior Super Star (Season 1 & 2) | Judge | | |||
| 2018
| Participant |With Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke | |||
| 2020–2021 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4
|Contestant (Wild Card Entry) | rowspan="6" | Star Vijay | Evicted Day 10- 77 |
| rowspan="3" |2021
|Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 Kondattam |Herself |Special Show; Along With Zaara Vineet | |||
| Start Music Season 2
|Participant |BB4 Special | |||
| Neeya Naana
| Guest | Kids Vs Parents Episode (S23 E189) | ||
| rowspan="2" |2022
|KPY Champions Season 3 – Doubles |Judge | | |||
| Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya
|Participant | | |||
| 2023
|Tamizha Tamizha Season 3 |Guest |Zee Tamil |S3 Episode 2 |
=Televisions serials=
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| ! Serial
! Network ! Language ! Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2" |2019 | rowspan="2" | Zee Tamil | rowspan="4" | Tamil | rowspan="4" | Cameo Appearance as Herself |
| Yaaradi Nee Mohini | |||
| 2021 | Star Vijay | ||
| 2022
|Thavamai Thavamirundhu |
= Radio =
= YouTube =
= Presenter =
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Show ! Network ! Role !Notes |
|---|
| 1999
|News | Jaya TV | News Reader |Presenter for English News |
= Award Shows and Live Shows =
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Show !Role ! Network ! Notes |
|---|
| 2016
|Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 1 Grand Finale | rowspan="14" |Host | rowspan="9" | Zee Tamil | rowspan="4" |Live Show |
| rowspan="2" |2017
|Dance Jodi Dance Season 1 Grand Finale |
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 1 Grand Finale |
| rowspan="4" |2018
|Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs Season 2 Grand Finale |
| 1st Galatta Nakshathra Awards
| rowspan="10" |Award Show |
| 1st JFW Movie Awards |
| 1st Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal |
| 2019
|2nd Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal |
| 2020
|1st Zee Cine Awards |
| 2021
|Mirchi Music Awards{{Citation|title=Mirchi Music Awards {{!}} 15 May 2021 – Promo 6|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BejZongw14|language=en|access-date=2021-10-24}} | rowspan="3" |Star Vijay |
| rowspan="3" |2022 |
| 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards |
| Homepreneur Awards / சுயசக்தி விருதுகள் (5th Season) |
| 2023
|Zee Tamil Kudumba Viruthugal 2022 |
Awards and nominations
= Television Awards =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Honouring Body !Category !Outcome |
| 2018
| rowspan="3" |Galatta Nakshatra Awards | rowspan="2" |Best Anchor |{{Nominated}} |
| rowspan="3" |2019
|{{Nominated}} |
| Sensational Anchor
|{{Won}} |
| Anandha Vikatan Awards
|Best Anchor |{{Won}} |
| rowspan="3" |2018
| rowspan="5" |Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal |Best Anchor- Female |{{Won}} |
| Best Duo Anchor (Along With Deepak Dinkar)
|{{Nominated}} |
| rowspan="2" |Favourite Anchor
|{{Won}} |
| rowspan="2" |2019
|{{Won}} |
| Best Anchor
|{{Nominated}} |
| rowspan="3" |2020
|Behindwood Gold Medal Awards |Best Anchor – Television |{{Won}} |
| Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
|Favourite Anchor |{{Nominated}} |
| BlackSheep Digital Awards
|Star Family Entertainer For Wow Life (Along with Zaara Vineet & Anita Chandhoke) |{{Won}} |
| rowspan="4" |2022
|Realistic Awards |Inspiring Icon & Contribution To Media |{{Won}} |
| Stree Sakthi Awards
| rowspan="3" |Best Anchor |{{Won}} |
| Vijay Television Awards
|{{Nominated}} |
| rowspan="2" |Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal
|{{Nominated}} |
| 2023
|Best Entertainer of The Year |{{Won}} |
= Film Awards =
| class="wikitable"
!Year ! Artist/Work !Honouring Body !Category !Outcome |
| rowspan="2" |2022
| rowspan="2" |Doctor | rowspan="2" |Best Supporting Actress |{{Won}} |
| JFW – Just For Women Movie Awards
|{{Won}} |
References
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External links
- {{Instagram|archanachandhoke}}
- {{Facebook|Archana}}
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